All boxersJimmy Young
Boxing · Deceased35-18-3 (1 NC)RECORD
11WINS BY KO / TKO
24WINS BY DECISION
57PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 1-5-0 in 6 fights.
Profile
| Full name | James Young |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 14 Nov 1948 |
| Died | 20 Feb 2005 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 188 cm (6′2″) |
| Reach | 188 cm (74″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1969–1988 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 6 (1976–1984) |
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Background
Philadelphia heavyweight known for a defensive, counterpunching style. He beat George Foreman in 1977 and challenged Muhammad Ali for the world title in 1976.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
6 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Tony Tucker | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 22 Sep 1984 | Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA | |
| Loss | Gerry Cooney | TKO | 4 | 3:00 | 25 May 1980 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| Loss | Michael Dokes | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 28 Sep 1979 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Ken Norton | Decision (split) | 15 | 5 Nov 1977 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | George Foreman | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 17 Mar 1977 | – | |
| Loss | Muhammad Ali | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 30 Apr 1976 | Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland, USA |